About this role
The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering Department of Industrial Engineering is seeking a Lecturer to teach IE1188/2188 - Simulation Modeling and Applications for the Fall 2026 semester.
The candidate should possess a BS in industrial engineering or a field that is closely related.
The position reports to the Chair of the department. Part-time instructors must facilitate an environment where active learning is encouraged, and students and instructors collaboratively learn and develop knowledge of course materials. Professional responsibilities of a part-time instructor include, but are not limited to, teaching a course(s), preparing appropriate course materials, and maintaining a professional educational environment. The syllabus must consist of all policies and aspects of the course(s). Part-time instructors must maintain one scheduled office hour per week per course. Curriculum responsibilities include assisting with designing, developing, writing, and revising course curricula and syllabi, ensuring the intellectual integrity of the curriculum and syllabi, and ensuring that all courses taught follow standard syllabus format. Part-time faculty will have access to our Canvas Learning Management System, Zoom, University email, faculty resources on the Pitt portal, and the university libraries.
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About University of Pittsburgh
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What you'll do
- The part-time instructor will teach the course IE1188/2188 and prepare appropriate course materials. They are also responsible for maintaining a professional educational environment and conducting office hours.
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